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"Tu" is a form of "tu", an adjective which is often translated as "your". "Tuya" is a form of "tuya", an adjective which is often translated as "yours". Learn more about the difference between "tu" and "tuya" below.
tu(
too
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(possessive)
a. your
Mi casa es tu casa.My house is your house.
Ahora es tu turno.Now it's your turn.
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tuya(
too
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yah
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(possessive; second person singular)
a. yours
Esa no es mi ropa interior. - ¡Sí, es tuya! Tiene tu nombre escrito.That's not my underwear. - Yes, it is yours! It has your name on it.
b. your
Llevaré tus cosas a la casa. ¿Cuál de estas es la mochila tuya?I'll take your things to the house. Which of these is your backpack?
A pronoun is a word that stands in for a noun (e.g., she).
pronoun
2.
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(possessive; second person singular)
a. yours
Me robaron la bicicleta. ¿Puedo utilizar la tuya esta semana?My bicycle was stolen. Can I use yours this week?
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. white cedar
Yo elegiría una madera sólida para la cerca, por ejemplo, tuya o pino.For the fence, I would choose solid wood like white cedar or pine.
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